Communications Intern Details

Communications Intern

AARP - Houston, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Business Unit Description

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million that helps people turn their goals and dreams into 'Real Possibilities' by changing the way America defines aging. With staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and promote the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare security, financial security and personal fulfillment. AARP also advocates for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the world’s largest circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

Do you have a passion for outreach and community engagement plus producing content (digital, print, and broadcast)? If you said yes, then AARP in Houston has an internship for you. Our 4-person team is looking for a student with strong multi-media background and a track record of working in or with outreach and advocacy groups in Houston. Our intern will work at least 20 hours per week virtually until it is safe to work out of our River Oaks office. This is a paid position with a competitive hourly rate.

We want someone who can work with teams and on their own, all the while meeting deadlines and creating dynamically engaging content for digital, print, and digital mediums. This individual will also gain experience in planning and executing engaging events for Houston's 50+ community and their families. Bilingual candidates preferred but not required.

What you will be doing:

• Write articles for our blogs, and video projects
• Produce, shoot, and edit video profiles to be distributed via AARP Texas' social media outlets
• Research story ideas to promote AARP's initiatives
• Help plan and execute outreach and advocacy events
• Participate in other collaborative staff projects

With this intensive internship, you will come away with direct experience in creating and executing digital/broadcast content and a variety of other skills transferable to careers in digital media, outreach, and promotion.

AARP's membership is aged 50+, but we work on issues that matter to all Texans. Join us in the fight to improve the lives of Texans age 50+ and their families.

Prospective intern must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university; and be considered rising undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or post doctorate students.

AARP also considers non-traditional interns who are looking to re-enter the workforce or change careers. This may include those who have previously graduated college and are now enrolled in a continuing education program.

Internships are non-exempt positions and are not eligible for employee benefits.

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.